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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
X- rays are electromagnetic radiation whose wavelengths are of the order of: |
| A. | 1 metre |
| B. | 10^-1 metre |
| C. | 10^-5 metre |
| D. | 10^-10 metre |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Which of the following vitamin is synthesises in our own skin? |
| A. | Vitamin A |
| B. | Vitamin B |
| C. | Vitamin C |
| D. | Vitamin D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The term 'Regur' is used to mean: |
| A. | Laterite soil |
| B. | Deltaic soil |
| C. | Red soil |
| D. | Black cotton soil |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Which of the following is not a site of action in human body for the malarial parasite plasmodium? |
| A. | Liver |
| B. | Kidney |
| C. | Red blood cell |
| D. | Brain |
| Answer» D. Brain | |
| 5. |
White phosphorus glows in dard due to ? |
| A. | Amorphous character |
| B. | Slow oxidation |
| C. | High ignition temperature |
| D. | good conducting property of electricity |
| Answer» B. Slow oxidation | |
| 6. |
The main constituent of Vinegar is ? |
| A. | Acetic Acid |
| B. | Ascorbic Acid |
| C. | Citric Acid |
| D. | Tartaric Acid |
| Answer» D. Tartaric Acid | |
| 7. |
Which of the following statement in not correct? |
| A. | The kelvin scale of temperature is called the Absolute scale |
| B. | visible light radiation has wavelength of 400-700 nm |
| C. | The capacity to do work is known as power |
| D. | The wavelength of gamma rays is less thanthat of X- rays. |
| Answer» C. The capacity to do work is known as power | |
| 8. |
White of the following is not an example of aukaryotic organism? |
| A. | Yeast |
| B. | Bacteria |
| C. | Plant |
| D. | Human being |
| Answer» D. Human being | |
| 9. |
Which of the following places is not an iron-ore mining area? |
| A. | Badampahar |
| B. | Zawar |
| C. | Bailadila |
| D. | Anantpur |
| Answer» B. Zawar | |
| 10. |
Collective Security System of the UN is based on the principle of |
| A. | All for one, one for all |
| B. | Imposing sanctions against the belligerent state unilaterally |
| C. | Maintenance of security by the major powers |
| D. | Balance of power to be maintained by state of equilibrium. |
| Answer» B. Imposing sanctions against the belligerent state unilaterally | |
| 11. |
14th SAARC Summit held in New Delhi in 2007, stressed |
| A. | Improving intra-regional connectivity |
| B. | Commitment to bilateralism within SAARC. |
| C. | Connecting SAARC with other regional organisations |
| D. | Not to extend SAARC membership |
| Answer» B. Commitment to bilateralism within SAARC. | |
| 12. |
Assertion (AS): WTO pleads that free trade brings prosperity for all and therefore should be promoted.Reason (R): Integration of the countries with global economy through the system of trade helps them to export goods abroad as also import goods which they need. |
| A. | (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is a correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). | |
| 13. |
What is the correct chronological order of the developments listed below?(i) Indo-Soviet Treaty of Friendship(ii) India's first Nuclear Explosion at Pokhran(iii) Cuban Missile Crises(iv) Adoption of structural adjustment programme of IndiaSelect the correct answer from the following codes: |
| A. | (ii), (iv), (iii), (i) |
| B. | (iii), (i), (ii), (iv) |
| C. | (iv), (ii), (i), (iii) |
| D. | (i), (iv), (iii), (ii) |
| Answer» C. (iv), (ii), (i), (iii) | |
| 14. |
Which of the following is not the basic principle of Hans J. Morgenthou's realism? |
| A. | Politics is rooted in the human nature |
| B. | Politics is autonomous |
| C. | National interest is defined in terms of power |
| D. | Politics is governed by Universal moral values. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
Non-reciprocity principle of India's policy towards neighbouring countries envisages |
| A. | Hegemonic designs towards neighbouring countries. |
| B. | Efforts for improving ties with the neighbouring countries without reciprocity. |
| C. | Non-aligned policy posture in the South Asian context. |
| D. | The disciplining of the neighbouring countries. |
| Answer» C. Non-aligned policy posture in the South Asian context. | |
| 16. |
The major argument of Neo-realism of Kenneth Waltz is that |
| A. | Structures are more important than actors. |
| B. | Actors play more crucial role than structures. |
| C. | Human nature is crucial element in politics. |
| D. | The states override the constraints imposed by international structures. |
| Answer» B. Actors play more crucial role than structures. | |
| 17. |
Russia has been given permanent seat on the UN Security Council by virtue of its being |
| A. | Second most powerful country in the world |
| B. | Successor State to the former Soviet Union. |
| C. | Largest country in the world in terms of area |
| D. | One of the oldest civilizations in the world. |
| Answer» C. Largest country in the world in terms of area | |
| 18. |
Marshall Plan was meant for |
| A. | Building the economics of the third world |
| B. | Rebuilding Western European economics |
| C. | Rebuilding the economics of the North-American countries |
| D. | Building the economics of African countries |
| Answer» C. Rebuilding the economics of the North-American countries | |
| 19. |
Which one of the following articles of the Constitution empowers Parliament to create an All India Service? |
| A. | Article 300 |
| B. | Article 312 |
| C. | Article 320 |
| D. | Article 410 |
| Answer» C. Article 320 | |
| 20. |
Match the thinkers with the concepts: Thinker Concept(a) F.W. Taylor (b) Chester Bernard (c) Henry Fayol (d) Frederic Herzberg (i) Scalar(ii) Dissatisfier(iii) Zone of Acceptance(iv) Incentive systemSelect the correct order:Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) |
| B. | (iii) (ii) (iv) (i) |
| C. | (iv) (ii) (iii) (i) |
| D. | (iv) (iii) (i) (ii) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
The Informal Channel of Communication is also known as |
| A. | Feedback |
| B. | Grapevine |
| C. | Loopline |
| D. | Nerveline |
| Answer» C. Loopline | |
| 22. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct with regard to Riggs' Perspective of Societies? |
| A. | Fused societies are traditional. |
| B. | Developed societies are diffracted societies. |
| C. | Ascriptive values are found in diffracted societies. |
| D. | Traditional societies have inscriptive values. |
| Answer» D. Traditional societies have inscriptive values. | |
| 23. |
Which one of the following is the correct function of Staff Agency? |
| A. | Issuing orders to the subordinates |
| B. | Controlling the activities of the subordinates |
| C. | Advising the Chief Executive |
| D. | Providing Institutional Services |
| Answer» D. Providing Institutional Services | |
| 24. |
'Span of Control' is also known as |
| A. | The Repair Boss |
| B. | The Gang Boss |
| C. | Military Type of Foreman |
| D. | Business Frontline |
| Answer» D. Business Frontline | |
| 25. |
Public Accounts Committee has the following Members. Tick the correct answer:Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Total |
| A. | 10515 |
| B. | 15722 |
| C. | 11516 |
| D. | 171027 |
| Answer» C. 11516 | |
| 26. |
The word 'Bureaucracy' was first coined by |
| A. | Max Weber |
| B. | Alexander Pope |
| C. | M. Crozier |
| D. | Vincent de Gournay |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Who of the following constituted an oligrachy within the Constituent Assembly of India? |
| A. | Nehru, Patel, Prasad, Azad |
| B. | Ambedkar, B.N. Rao, K.M. Munshi, Nehru |
| C. | Patel, Azad, Munshi, Ambedkar |
| D. | Krishnamachari, Pannikar, Nehru, Patel |
| Answer» B. Ambedkar, B.N. Rao, K.M. Munshi, Nehru | |
| 28. |
Identify the correct sequence in which the following Deputy Prime Ministers were appointed in India?(i) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel(ii) Ch. Devi Lal(iii) Ch. Charan Singh(iv) Morarji DesaiCodes: |
| A. | (i), (iii), (iv), (ii) |
| B. | (i), (iv), (ii), (iii) |
| C. | (iv), (i), (ii), (iii) |
| D. | (i), (iv), (iii), (iv) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Which one of the following committees is not associated with Panchayati Raj in India? |
| A. | Sadiq Ali Committee |
| B. | Dinesh Goswami Committee |
| C. | L.M. Singhvi Committee |
| D. | P.K. Thungan Committee |
| Answer» C. L.M. Singhvi Committee | |
| 30. |
Which amendment of the Constitution of India limits the number of Ministers? |
| A. | 73rd |
| B. | 86th |
| C. | 87th |
| D. | 91st |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Identify the States whose State Assemblies are meet at places other than the State capital: |
| A. | Jammu-Kashmir u0026 Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka |
| C. | Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Jammu-Kashmir and Maharashtra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Who gave the Indian National Congress the Constitution and made it a mass and cadre party? |
| A. | Tilak |
| B. | Gokhale |
| C. | Motilal Nehru |
| D. | Gandhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Which one of the following was not associated with the Hindustan Republic Association? |
| A. | Chandrashekhar Azad |
| B. | Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee |
| C. | Aurobindo Ghosh |
| D. | Bhagat Singh |
| Answer» D. Bhagat Singh | |
| 34. |
Each of the following four items consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (AS): The Information Technology has made Staff Agency indispensable.Reason (R): Staff Agency assists the Line Agency in decision making. |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false. | |
| 35. |
Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers emphasises primarily on |
| A. | Accountability |
| B. | Efficiency |
| C. | Transparency |
| D. | Liberty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
Each of the following four items consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (AS): The presidential system is successful only in the U.S.A.Reason (R): The United States of America is the only nation with minor contradictions that ensures the success of the presidential system. |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false. | |
| 37. |
Each of the following four items consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (AS): Ambedkar was in favour of separate electorate for depressed classes.Reason (R): He was in agreement with Gandhi. |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true. | |
| 38. |
Each of the following four items consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Assertion (AS): While declaring war on terrorism the US asserted that the states which were not on the side of the US were against it.Reason (R): In the wake of war on terrorism the US denied states the liberty to be neutral. |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). | |
| 39. |
Michels' Iron law of oligarchy was formulated on the basis of the study of |
| A. | German Social Democratic Party |
| B. | British Labour Party |
| C. | Democratic Party of the U.S.A. |
| D. | Communist Party of the Soviet Union |
| Answer» B. British Labour Party | |
| 40. |
Who among the following identified the crises in political development on the basis of his study of England? |
| A. | A.F.K. Organski |
| B. | Lucian W. Pye |
| C. | Edward Shils |
| D. | David Apter |
| Answer» C. Edward Shils | |
| 41. |
C. Wright Mill's 'The Power Elite' is a study of the contemporary politics of |
| A. | China |
| B. | The United States of America |
| C. | The Soviet Union |
| D. | Great Britain |
| Answer» C. The Soviet Union | |
| 42. |
The doctrine of overlapping consensus is advocated by |
| A. | Berlin |
| B. | Barry |
| C. | Nozick |
| D. | Rawls |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I (a) Dictatorship of the proletariat (b) Communist Party (c) Hegemony (d) Polycentricism List - II(i) Gramsci(ii) Marx (iii) Lenin (iv) TogliattiCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) |
| B. | (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) |
| C. | (iii) (i) (ii) (iv) |
| D. | (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) |
| Answer» B. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) | |
| 44. |
Who is the first modern political thinker who deliberately ignores Aristotle? |
| A. | Machiavelli |
| B. | Bodin |
| C. | Hobbes |
| D. | Locke |
| Answer» D. Locke | |
| 45. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I (a) Twentieth century Jacobinism (b) Voluntary Poverty (c) I was born a Hindu but will not die as one (d) Integrated theory of evolution List - II(i) Gandhi(ii) Aurobindo(iii) Ambedkar(iv) M.N. Roy Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) |
| B. | (iv) (i) (iii) (ii) |
| C. | (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) |
| D. | (iii) (i) (ii) (iv) |
| Answer» C. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) | |
| 46. |
Rajni Kothari's book Politics in India is written on the basis of the methodology of |
| A. | Structural functionalism |
| B. | Normative theory |
| C. | Marxism |
| D. | Utilitarianism |
| Answer» B. Normative theory | |
| 47. |
The Axis of evil is a phrase deliberately used by President George W. Bush in January 2002 to characterize |
| A. | Iran, North Korea and Iraq |
| B. | Taliban, Al-Queda and LeT |
| C. | Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua |
| D. | Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka |
| Answer» B. Taliban, Al-Queda and LeT | |
| 48. |
Identify which of the following are correct statements:(i) India is a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation [IORARC].(ii) [IOR-ARC] helps better relations with Pakistan.(iii) It defines the Exclusive Economic Zones.(iv) Indian Ocean has no sea piracy.Codes: |
| A. | (i) and (ii) are correct. |
| B. | (iii) and (iv) are correct. |
| C. | (i) and (iii) are correct. |
| D. | (ii) and (iv) are correct. |
| Answer» D. (ii) and (iv) are correct. | |
| 49. |
Which of the following statements are correct?1. India has signed the NPT.2. China has not signed the NPT.3. India and Pakistan have not signed the NPT.4. NPT has been signed by Iran, North Korea. |
| A. | All are correct. |
| B. | All are false. |
| C. | 3 u0026 4 are correct. |
| D. | 1 u0026 2 are correct. |
| Answer» D. 1 u0026 2 are correct. | |
| 50. |
Expand SORT. |
| A. | Strategic Offensive Reduction Treaty |
| B. | State Organization Replan Treaty |
| C. | Strategic Order Reorganization Treaty |
| D. | Security Organization Replan Treaty |
| Answer» B. State Organization Replan Treaty | |